Ford Escape vs Honda CR-V
The Ford Escape is more fuel-efficient at 24 MPG combined, against 23 MPG for the Honda CR-V. At EPA assumptions that is about $100 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Ford Escape | Honda CR-V | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 2,407 | 1,224 |
| Most reported problem | Steering | Air bags |
| Crashes and fires | 80 and 9 | 66 and 3 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 98,000 miles | 75,000 miles |
| Recalls | 3 | 11 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 24 MPG | 23 MPG |
| City and highway | 22 and 28 | 20 and 27 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $2,800 | $2,900 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 2,407 complaints for the Ford Escape and 1,224 for the Honda CR-V. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 3 for the Ford Escape, 11 for the Honda CR-V.